About the College of Agriculture

Utah State University was founded in 1888 as an agricultural college, but things have dramatically changed since then. While agriculture involves the daily production, processing, and distribution of products that sustain our lives, the College of Agriculture is focused on the science of life.  Earth conservation, biotechnology, disease cures, and community are now at the center of our interest and successes.  We consider agriculture the science of life, and our programs are the proof.

Utah State's agricultural curriculum teaches students how to link knowledge of soil, water, plants, and animals to human health and safety with hands-on experience and a close connection to research faculty. Our students are learning to clone animals, create new snack foods, deal in futures markets, understand the technology that ensures a safe and productive food supply, and how to become the leaders in the political process.

Whether you're interested in discovery, business, teaching, or application, there's something for you in the College of Agriculture. And you won't be confined to the four walls of our building-our students are always on the move. You'll find them taking jobs in research laboratories during the school year; working summer internships in Washington D.C. with U.S legislators; and pursuing study-abroad opportunities everywhere from Korea to the United Kingdom.  Take advantage of the many opportunities the College of Agriculture has to offer.